Our Young Folks

Our Young Folks

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Published: 1873

Total Pages: 814

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Popular children's magazine containing music, enigmas, charades, maps, stories and articles by various authors.


Last of the Blue and Gray

Last of the Blue and Gray

Author: Richard A. Serrano

Publisher: Smithsonian Institution

Published: 2013-10-08

Total Pages: 231

ISBN-13: 1588343960

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Richard Serrano, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist for the Los Angeles Times, pens a story of two veterans. In the late 1950s, as America prepared for the Civil War centennial, two very old men lay dying. Albert Woolson, 109 years old, slipped in and out of a coma at a Duluth, Minnesota, hospital, his memories as a Yankee drummer boy slowly dimming. Walter Williams, at 117 blind and deaf and bedridden in his daughter's home in Houston, Texas, no longer could tell of his time as a Confederate forage master. The last of the Blue and the Gray were drifting away; an era was ending. Unknown to the public, centennial officials, and the White House too, one of these men was indeed a veteran of that horrible conflict and one according to the best evidence nothing but a fraud. One was a soldier. The other had been living a great, big lie.


Secrets of the Blue and Gray

Secrets of the Blue and Gray

Author: Vanessa Lind

Publisher: Vanessa Lind

Published: 2023-06-11

Total Pages: 1395

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The Secrets of the Blue and Gray boxset features four captivating historical novels that delve deep into the hidden world of female spies during the American Civil War. This thrilling collection takes readers on a remarkable journey through history where courage, resilience, and love intertwine. In The Courier's Wife, Hattie Logan embarks on a daring mission, posing as a spy alongside courier Thom Welton. But when a family secret is revealed, Hattie must confront a double agent and the ghosts of her own past. Enemy Lines takes readers on a harrowing journey as Hattie seeks vengeance against double agent Luke Blackstone. Teaming up with the fiery Pauline Carlton, Hattie uncovers a treacherous plot behind enemy lines, testing her resolve and loyalty. In Gray Waters, Hattie finds herself entangled in a dangerous game of secrets and trust. Paired with former Confederate spy Mollie Pitman, she uncovers a plot to raid a prison island, forcing her to question the boundaries of friendship and loyalty. The thrilling conclusion, A Fond Hope, follows Hattie's race against time to thwart a plot to destroy cities and kidnap President Abraham Lincoln. With a cast of intriguing characters, Hattie's courage and determination shine as she navigates a treacherous world. Drawing inspiration from the hidden histories of real-life women spies, these captivating novels weave a tapestry of courage, resilience, friendship, and love against the backdrop of a nation torn apart. Immerse yourself in a world of danger, intrigue, and the extraordinary feats of these remarkable women. What readers are saying about Secrets of the Blue and Gray… “One of the best series I’ve read.” “I love books with strong female characters and this series definitely has a number of strong females on both sides of the war. I’m also a fan of spy novels and this series has it all – spies, Civil War, strong female characters. I was hooked from the start!” “As a lover of history—especially the aspects of it that aren't well known, including the stories of the unsung heroes and heroines that make a difference—I absolutely adore historical fiction like this.” “A well-done series by a talented author. Highly recommended.” “I love how well developed each character is. They are each multi-dimensional and have their strengths as well as their faults. I recommend this series to anyone who enjoys historical fiction and strong women characters!”


Joseph Wheeler: Uniting the Blue and the Gray

Joseph Wheeler: Uniting the Blue and the Gray

Author: Anders M. Kinney

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2002-06-25

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 9781469734323

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This text analyzes and evaluates the participation of Joseph Wheeler in the Spanish-American War. Southerners believe that Wheeler had a significant impact on the unification of the North and South during this period. Second, this historiographic writing acquaints the secondary teacher of history with the importance of the war in America's move toward imperialism. This research suggests there is a relationship between Joseph Wheeler and the healing of the Civil War wounds. This research investigates two different approaches to Wheeler's involvement in the war. The first approach involved the historical interpretation that McKinley's decision to appoint Wheeler as a Volunteer General was based on political expediency and not on ability. The second approach involved the examination of General Wheeler's primary documents and their interpretations of his participation in the war. Results of this research showed the following: (1) Joseph Wheeler's involvement in the Spanish-American War hastened the healing of North/South wounds; (2) Wheeler's involvement in the overall scheme of the war was more than token; and (3) Wheeler was perceived as an American hero by all regions after the war.


Young House Love

Young House Love

Author: Sherry Petersik

Publisher: Artisan

Published: 2015-07-14

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 1579656765

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This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement enthusiasts primed to pass on a slew of projects, tricks, and techniques to do-it-yourselfers of all levels. Packed with 243 tips and ideas—both classic and unexpected—and more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this is a book that readers will return to again and again for the creative projects and easy-to-follow instructions in the relatable voice the Petersiks are known for. Learn to trick out a thrift-store mirror, spice up plain old roller shades, "hack" your Ikea table to create three distinct looks, and so much more.


My Blue Is Happy

My Blue Is Happy

Author: Jessica Young

Publisher:

Published: 2024-05-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781536235944

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What is your blue like? A lyrical ode to colors -- and the unique ways we experience them -- follows a little girl as she explores the world with her family and friends. Your neighbor says red is angry like a dragon's breath, but you think it's brave like a fire truck. Or maybe your best friend likes pink because it's pretty like a ballerina's tutu, but you find it annoying -- like a piece of gum stuck on your shoe. In a subtle, child-friendly narrative, art teacher and debut author Jessica Young suggests that colors may evoke as many emotions as there are people to look at them -- and opens up infinite possibilities for seeing the world in a wonderful new way.